Ricky Seubsanh, 55, had been under suspicion for between three and four months prior to arrest, official says

Accused of dealing cocaine and possessing various drugs, the owner of the restaurant Thai Thai by Ricky near Covington was arrested at his business Tuesday evening, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. Ricky Seubsanh, 55, had been under investigation for between three and four months prior to his being jailed, sheriff's Capt. George Bonnett confirmed Wednesday.

Investigators from the St. Tammany Parish Narcotics Task Force -- made up of deputies as well as members of both the Slidell and Mandeville police departments -- determined that Seubsanh was distributing illegal narcotics, authorities said. They obtained search and arrest warrants for Seubsanh, which led them to his restaurant at 1536 N. U.S. 190 about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Bonnett said.

Ricky Seubsanh, 55

Authorities took Seubsanh into custody on three counts of cocaine distribution and executed search warrants for his restaurant, his residence around the corner on 9th Avenue and his car. Bonnett noted that investigators seized drugs, a phone and a number of laptop computers.

Due to the narcotics recovered from the search warrants, officials also booked Seubsanh on counts of possession of cocaine, hydrocodone without a prescription and marijuana.

However, Bonnett said, the investigation into Seubsanh continues, and additional criminal counts are possible. No other case details were available. Seubsanh remained in jail Wednesday in lieu of $100,000 bond, records show.